employment Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.. Questi[r]
(1)MR BEAN’S MATERIALS (Đề thi gồm: 06 trang) ĐỀ KTCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 Môn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐỀ SỐ 32 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A muddy B punctual C studious D culture Question 2: A determine B examine C valentine D heroine Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question A interesting B surprising C amusing D successful Question A understand B engineer C benefit D Vietnamese Question A applicant B uniform C yesterday D employment Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 6: If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately A right ahead B currently C formerly D right away Question 7: Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, of which obtaining water is not the least A controlling B storing C purifying D getting Question 8: He seems to make the same mistake over and over again A for good B by the way C repeatedly D in vain Mark the letter A,B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 9: After Senator Smith announced that he planned to run for president, the telephone at campaign headquarters rang continuously A endlessly B ceasingly C incisively D constantly Question 10: Perhaps more than anything else, it was onerous taxes that led to 'the Peasants' Revolt in England in 1381 A burdensome B heavy C easy D light Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 11: Humans have done great advances in technology at the expense of the environment A have done B at the expense C advances D humans Question 12: There was a gradual raise in the number of literate males and females in the Lowlands A in the Lowlands B was C raise D the number of Question 13: For the first time in the history of the country, the person who recommended by the president to replace a retired justice on the Supreme Court is a woman A is B a retired justice C to replace D who recommended Question 14: It is interested to compare the early stylized art forms of ancient civilizations with the modern abstract forms of art A ancient B interested C early stylized D with Question 15: The latest medical report indicated that the patient’s temperature was near normal and their lungs were partially cleared A partially B near normal C their D latest medical report Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions (2) Question 16: Because of his poor health, it took him a long time to his bad cold A throw over B throw off C throw away D throw down Question 17: The hut is said to be haunted A at the foot of the hill B in the foot of the hill C by the foot of the hill D with the foot of the hill Question 18: Mrs Brown had her bicycle yesterday A repairing B repair C repaired D be repaired Question 19: They might have told us the way _ we hadn’t left in such a hurry way A or B unless C when D if Question 20: He is a clever mimic most of the lecturers in his college A who can take in B who can take off C which can take over D which can take up Question 21: The pay was not brilliant but I could and there were many aspects of the job that I enjoyed A earn high salary B a living C get high salary D make a living Question 22: Many natural resources by the end of the century A had disappeared B have disappeared C disappeared D will have disappeared Question 23: Having been selected to represent the Association of American Engineers at the International Convention, A the members applauded him B a speech had to be given by him C he gave a short acceptance speech D the members congratulated him Question 24: I’m not surprised she changed her mind the last moment A on B at C in D for Question 25: The players were cheered by their as they came out of the pitch A public B supporters C viewers D audience Question 26: It was that we decided to stay indoors A such a hot day B so a hot day C so a day hot D such a day hot Question 27: The university’s programs _ those of Harvard A are second only to B come second after C are in second place from D are first except for Question 28: - Anna: “ ” - Bob: “I’m glad you enjoyed it Hope to see you again soon.” A That’s a great dinner Thanks a lot You’ll have to come to our place sometime B My uncle is coming soon Would you like to come to our dinner? C I highly appreciate for the houses you’ve rebuilt for our village D I don’t mind going to the party sometimes but when I know everybody there then I enjoy it Question 29: Freud and Max were motivated primarily by compassionate concern for suffering humanity is elaborated upon in Fromm’s biology A What both B Both C That both D Both are Question 30: There was very interesting piece of news on radio this morning about the earthquake in Italy A a/the/the B an/the/X C an/X/X D a/the/X Question 31: Two of the books which Tom lost on the bus _ to the main desk at his room A return B was returned C returned D were returned Question 32: - Linda: “What kinds of music you like, Mary?” - Mary: “ _” A You really guess so B Well, I guess I’m really into jazz C Hmm, no, I don’t really like Westerns D Concert Question 33: - Peter: “Could you fill it up, please? - Ivan: “ ” A Where? Of course not B Not at all I’ll fill the oil for you C Sure Shall I check the oil as well?” D Certainly My job is to fill in the application Question 34: The people of Western Canada have been considering themselves from the rest of the provinces (3) A separating B separated C to separate D separate Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a disaster According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents make Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents are very supportive of their child Michael Collins is very lucky He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a week for violin lessons Michael’s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling Winston Smith, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky Both his parents are successful musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition held They are very unhappy when he does not win Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy Question 35: One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to _ A push their child into trying too much B help their child to become a genius C make their child become a musician D neglect their child’s education Question 36: Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they _ A force their children into achieving success B themselves have been very successful C understand and help their children sensibly D arrange private lessons for their children Question 37: Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents? A Successful musicians B Unrealistic parents C Their children D Educational psychologists Question 38: Michael Collins is fortunate in that _ A his father is a musician B his parents are quite rich C his mother knows little about music D his parents help him in a sensible way Question 39: The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means _ A "surprised at" B "extremely interested in" C "completely unaware of" D "confused about" Question 40: Winston’s parents push their son so much and he _ A has won a lot of piano competitions B cannot learn much music from them C has become a good musician D is afraid to disappoint them Question 41: The word "They" in the passage refers to _ A concerts B Michael’s parents C parents in general D violin lessons Question 42: All of the following people are musical EXCEPT _ A Winston’s father B Winston’s mother C Michael’s father D Michael’s mother Question 43: The word "unwilling" in the passage mostly means _ A "getting ready to something" B "eager to something" C "not objecting to doing anything" D "not wanting to something" Question 44: The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that _ A successful parents always have intelligent children B successful parents often have unsuccessful children C parents should let the child develop in the way he wants D parents should spend more money on the child’s education (4) Read the following passage, and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks The importance of introductions is not merely the provision of a name No one (45) what your name actually is, unless it really is something devastatingly unusual, in which case it may serve as a conversation starter Most, as (46) as it may be, will forget it almost instantly In its barest form, an introduction is the accepted method (47) which the introducer, who knows the two people to be introduced, vouches for the character of the introducees by having a (58) acquaintance The level of (59) with which the introducer takes on the task is indicative of the relationship between the introducer and the newcomer, so if you are the one saddled with the task, take it on with gusto The newcomer will be delighted you think so (50) of them and anyone to which you make the introduction will immediately believe the person to whom they are being introduced is worthy of (51) time and conversational skills Occasionally, the go- between will forget to (52) At this point, if you are a friend of the go- between, the kindest thing to is to loudly and jokingly force him or her into an introduction of the (53) The go- between should, at this point, apologize emphatically for their (54) and make a greater effort to incorporate them into conversation Question 45: A cares Question 46: A quick Question 47: A by Question 48: A simple Question 49: A attention Question 50: A highly Question 51: A his Question 52: A introduce Question 53: A interpreter Question 54: A misbehavior B understands B polite B with B front B enthusiasm B lowly B their B recommend B starter B mistake C knows C diplomatic C through C prior C communication C low C your C nod C leaver C misguide D notices D rude D on D subsequent D knowledge D high D her D shake D newcomer D misunderstanding Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Alexis de Tocqueville, the French political scientist, historian, philosopher and politician, is most famous for a four-volume book he wrote called “Democracy in America” He came to America in 1831 to study the American form of democracy and what it might mean to the rest of the world After a visit of only nine months, he wrote a remarkable book which is regarded as a classic De Tocqueville had unusual powers of observation He described not only the democratic system of government and how it operated, but also its effect on how Americans think, feel, and act Many scholars believe he had a deeper understanding of traditional American beliefs and values than anyone else who has written about the United States What is so remarkable is that many of these traits which he observed nearly 200 years ago, are still visible and meaningful today His observations are also important because the timing of his visit, the 1830s, was before America was industrialized This was the era of the small farmer, the small businessman, and the settling of the western frontier It was the period of history when the traditional values of the new country were newly established In just a generation, some 40 years since the adoption of the U.S Constitution, the new form of government had already produced a society of people with unique values He was, however, a neutral observer and saw both the good and bad sides of these qualities The first part of “Democracy in America” was written in 1831-32 and published in 1835 A highly positive and optimistic account of American government and society, the book was very well received He attempted to get a glimpse of the essence of American society, all the while promoting his own philosophy: the equaling of the classes and the inevitable depth of aristocratic privilege The rest of the book he labored on for four years, and in 1840 the second part was published This was substantially more pessimistic than the first, warning of the dangers despotism and governmental (5) centralization, and applying his ideas and criticisms more directly to France As a result, it was not received as well as the first part, except in England where it was acclaimed highly Question 55: The phrase “these traits” refers to _ A observations B how Americans think, feel, and act C traditional American beliefs and values D visible and meaningful observations Question 56: What is the passage primarily about? A the progress achieved in America within about 40 years after adoption of the U.S Constitution B “Democracy in America” C Alexis de Tocqueville D the impact of the book “Democracy in America” Question 57: The word “unique” in the passage is closest in meaning to _ A clearly identifiable B outstanding C unmatched D positive Question 58: According to the passage, when did de Tocqueville visit America? A 1831 B 1830s C 1831-32 D 1835 Question 59: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A the English don’t like the French B the book was most important because it was the first time that American values had been clearly documented C de Tocqueville was a slow writer D de Tocqueville was primarily motivated by an interest in his own country Question 60: According to the passage, “Democracy in America” consisted of how many volumes? A three B one C two D four Question 61: Which of the following is true, according to the passage? A the visit lasted only five months B the visit coincided with American industrialization C the first part was published in 1835; the second part in 1840 D the second part was more optimistic than the first Question 62: What in the passage is mentioned as being truly remarkable? A the book was so detailed and thorough after only such a comparatively short visit B de Tocqueville’s powers of observation C many of his observations are still visible and meaningful today D that the second volume should be so pessimistic in comparison with the first Question 63: All of the following fields of professional interest and activity are used to describe de Tocqueville EXCEPT _ A politician B political scientist C philosopher D author Question 64: The word “neutral” in the passage is closest in meaning to A impartial B important C thorough D careful II PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (2 điểm) Part I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 1: I didn’t know how to use a computer until I was teen → It was not until I was teen that I knew how to use a computer Question 2: He didn’t hurry, so he missed the train → He wouldn’t have missed the train if he had hurried Question 3: Henry left before we reached the hotel → By the time we reached the hotel, Henry had left Question 4: He plays the guitar for a small group so that he can earn some extra money → To earn some extra money, he plays the guitar for a small group Question 5: It’s a long time since I last went to the movie theater (6) → I haven’t gone to the movie theatre for a long time Part II: Paragraph writing: In about 140 words, write a paragraph to talk about the benefits of doing exercise regularly The following ideas may of great help to you writing: - Improve physical health - Improve mental health - Very much relaxed SAMPLE WRITING Exercise is undoubtedly mentally and physically beneficial to its doers First, doing regular exercises is healthily beneficial as the exercise-doers will improve their physical status, strengthen their muscles, get rid of many fatal diseases such as overweight, heart attack, etc starting a day with at least fifteen minutes jogging, or morning exercises will give you fitness and good bodybuilding Second, exercising helps improve our mental health Regular exercisers feel healthier, happier, and more optimistic Good mood also encourages people to better jobs, to think more positive, to live actively, and to determine to achieve success Moreover, going out to exercise daily will bring you opportunities to broaden your knowledge, to further your understanding, and to better your life relationships All in all, doing regular exercise does not only provide people with healthy staying, but also helps them feel better and live more meaningfully (144 words) THE END (7)